#melt ereshkigal week

[hasereshdoneanythingwrong]

Librarian AU (Part 1)

Faye sat at her desk, its ornate, hand carved top covered in various cards, books, and miscellaneous papers. She fiddled with her glasses as she read her book. It was nice and quiet, this solitary library of hers. With Google being such a predominant means of acquiring information, her humble campus library had gone almost by the wayside.

Faye rubbed the bridge of her nose as she took off her glasses for a moment, She’d have to get back to cleaning soon. It’s preposterous that the head librarian must be the only one to clean an entire university library, but it couldn’t be helped. Funds were being diverted from her to other facets of the school, leaving the humble librarian to fend for herself. Every once and a while, though, she made sure to put time aside to remind herself why she started this job in the first place; her love of reading.

What a marvelous way to live, surrounded by knowledge and culture! A mountain of books that she could read one every day and never finish them all! Faye sighed at the thought. It wasn’t all roses, unfortunately. Her responsibilities often taking priority over her own enjoyment of her work. Tracking down overdue books was the worst part. Almost everybody who borrowed books from the library seemed to never return what they loaned, meaning she had to be the bad guy more often than she’d liked. Often times leading to fines or people getting disciplined from the dean.

A clock chimed, 4PM. It was almost time for today’s classes to finish up. If there were ever a time for people to come by, it would be after their final class of the day. Faye slowly cleared her desk away, filing the cataloging cards back into their respective drawers and the papers into their files. Finally she marked her spot in her most recent novel and tucked it away below the desk. She’d have to get back to that later. After all, she’d just gotten to the good part of her newest romance novel, and wouldn’t want to lose her spot.

An hour passed as the sun began its descent, shining an orange light through the lofty library windows. No one had come, just like they hadn’t for a couple days now.

Faye: What happened to wanting to learn, to read and gain knowledge? Isn’t that why people come to this school in the first place?

A disgruntled sigh from the young librarian was interrupted by the sound of one of the large oak doors leading into the library being opened. The door closed and Faye laid her eyes upon a young student, by the looks of her uniform. The girl, walked closer, and Faye was able to get a better look at her.

Her blonde hair was tied in long pigtails, held in place by a red and back ribbons, her eyes a deep, dark red, her skin pale, with pale limbs holding her up. The girl walked closer to the desk, stopping just before it as Faye straightened her back.

???: Excuse me Miss--

Faye: Faye, I’m the head librarian.

???: You are? But you’re so young! Faye chuckled a little at that. She’d gotten that quite a lot since she started. Most people regard librarians as decrepit old ladies, not necessarily a twenty-something.

Faye: Well thank you, I suppose, Miss-

Ereshkigal: Ereshkigal. I’m a second year here at Chaldea University.

Faye: Ereshkigal, like the goddess from the Epic of Gilgamesh? Ereshkigal blushed a little. Not many people understood her namesake.

Ereshkigal: Yes, my mother was an avid reader. I grew up hearing old stories like that.

Faye smiled to herself. It was a wonderful thing, hearing that other people loved literature like she did. A rarity nowadays.

Faye: Well she had excellent taste, the Epic was a favorite of mine in highschool, right next to the Iliad and the Odyssey. All that aside, I suppose that small talk isn’t the reason you’re here. How can I help you, Miss Ereshkigal?

Ereshkigal: Please, call me Eresh. My full name’s just a mouthful. I’m actually writing a paper on the Symbolism of Death in the Epic of Gilgamesh, and was hoping you could help me find it.

Faye nodded. It was an odd choice, to be sure, but a good one nonetheless. The librarian gestured to follow her as she took the young girl towards the historical fiction section. It was far back in the intricate library, with many winding turns blocking the way that one could easily get lost in. As they walked, the floors became noticably more aged. These paths weren’t often tread except by Faye herself. She almost considered this a safe haven of hers, though would never say that to anyone.

As they approached the shelf that contained the Epic of Gilgamesh, Faye reached up onto the third shelf, grabbing the old leather-bound book and blowing the dust off of it. Wiping off the rest, Faye handed the book to Eresh, the girl eagerly awaiting the story. As Faye handed the book over, their hands connected briefly, the two of them making eye contact at the gesture, Eresh’s eyes going wide as she quickly took the book.

Eresh: I, um, thank you.

Faye: Of course, I’m, uh, happy to help. I’ll help you check it out up front.

Eresh nodded as they began their trip back. Once the two arrive back at the front desk, Faye took her normal seat, readying the checkout software. Faye looked up at Eresh. There was something about her and- no, Faye was a staff member, It would be wrong to ask a student out for coffee. No, she’d stay in her role and do her job. Even if her job did limit her in capacities such as this.....

Faye: Alright then, you’re all set. Just return it in two weeks or come back to extend the loan date.

Eresh: Thank you so much, Miss Faye!

Faye: Just Faye will do. It’d be weird if you addressed me so formally when we’re so close in age.

Eresh: Then please, call me Eresh.

Faye: Eresh it is then.

With that, Eresh gave Faye a smile that could melt an iceberg and left. Faye sighed, she should’ve dropped the renewal date by a week, just so she could see that girl again. No, that would be wrong. No, just like she said, she’d keep to her role, even if it does mean missing a chance like that..

mentions: @hasabbydoneanythingwrong @hasishtardoneanythingwrong @hasquetzdoneanythingwrong @haspaulbunyandoneanythingwrong

This idea was planted in my head by Val, so here you go. The first part of my experiment in a slow-burn.... I’m not good at slow.

#my mastersona #fayeresh #Faye #ereshkigal

[mobagehell]

Ereshikagal Chocolate Scenario (FGO Valentine's 2018)

It’s that time of year again, y’all! And here I am, crawling out of the bowels of my chaldea delivering the good news. I’ve been working on my translating all year, and I think I’ve improved since last time! 

I plan to do boy arthur, shinjuku assassin, shinjuku avenger, summer nero, and paul bunyan. If you have shinjuku archer, summer nitocris, melt lilith or abby hit me tf up,  PLEASE!

comments, questions, criticisms, etc are always welcome~

*In some cases I’ve numbered the choices and the corresponding responses b/c you won’t see the other depending on what you choose but it all converges in the end.

Ereshkigal: ......Finally they've come out of the cafeteria. I knew if I aimed for lunch time I would be able to catch them. Well, in all honesty after dinner would have been better, but, if I waited until then there would be more people around.

......hmph. It looks like this wasn't that big of a deal at all. I'm surprised myself at how calm I am. I guess taking two whole days to psych myself was the right move. I can also say the quality of my chocolate is top class; I did put in a month's worth of practice after all. There shouldn't be any problems with its taste, shape, or mana!

Yeah! I had fun making one prototype a day; so much fun I would make them everyday if I could! This was the only one that actually turned out well, but still! By having even just one success, then the rest aren't really failures, right!

―――― ah right, now is not the time for me to be standing around the bend here congratulating myself. I hear guda's footsteps, no doubt about it. ......handle any situation coolly, be graceful....

Alright! Here we go, Ereshkigal! Let's give them a taste of the splendor and luxury of a goddess!

Fou: Fo. Fofo, fou. kyuuu. (Special Translation: Hold on. I sense plotting from just around the bend.)

   > Fou-kun is staring past the bend.....?    > (Is someone there?)

Fou! Foufou, foooo! (Special Translation: I can feel a powerful enemy.....! Chhhaargee!)

???: Well, if it isn't the beast of calamity. Hmmmm, playing bodyguard are we. Well, whatever, you're powerless now anyway. Why don't you go over there.

Now, then, let's pull it together....and,

Ereshkigal: G-g- Good afternoon Guda! Looks like I'm right on schedule running into you here like this! I-I see you just came out of the cafeteria but, are you hungry by any chance? If you are I have something nutrional especially made, but, d-do you feel like trying it?

Fou: ―――― kyu. (Special Translation: Oh,it's just some small fry. We can go.)

      > Good Afternoon, Ereshikgal (1)       > Sorry, I just had lunch so...... (2)

Ereshikgal:(1) Y-Yes. Your politeness is too kind. Greetings are important. I appreciate that side of you.

Fou: (2) Fou. Foufou.

Ereshikigal: (2) Of, of course, you did just come from the cafeteria! I knew that, it's only practical for the living!

(ahhwawawa ――― What happened to my mental focus! Wasn't I so calm even surprised myself !?)

Fou: Fou. kyukyu―uuu,fou. (Special Translation: But they haven't had dessert yet)

Ereshikagal: That's great! Thank goodness, it looks like my timing is perfect then! Take this, if that's the case. It's such pity to not have dessert after a meal, plus I doubt you will get anything from the other goddesses, and it's a special modern event, so, I'm giving you this. I don't particularly like sweet things like this though. *she gives you the chocolate*

Fou: fo.....fou..... (Special Translation: wow.....you can totally tell she tried too hard....)

Ereshkigal: Wh- what do you think? I- I only heard about this event yesterday, so I went with a design I've already made before, though I finished it off with decoration without being too tasteless.

      > This is what you treasure most right, Ereshkigal (1)       > This is your specialty isn't it, Ereshkigal (2)

(1) Yes, exactly. That lancet cage is what's most important to me. ....fufu. For mortals, I use it to entrap their souls, and against my enemies I can use it as a lance to pierce their bodies. Truly, you are an odd mortal, to think something like that to be my treasure.

(2) Th-that's right. I have full mastery of making cages. As you can see, I am the gloomy goddess of the underworld. Since you seem to be forgetful of that fact, I made a point of giving you a warning by using this form. So every time you look at this chocolate, you will remember this: do not take me lightly.

....ahem.

A-anyway, you don't have to eat it immediately. You can eat it whenever you feel like it. And, if turns out to not be enough, I don't mind if come ask for more. I made extra just in case that were to happen.

And I will take responsibility if it comes to the point where you cry "This flavor is unlike anything I'v tasted until now, I only want to eat the utter perfection that is the chocolate from the underworld...." I'll make sure to properly think of some aftercare for you.

Fou: Fou, fou－uuu! Impossifou－uuu! Dream, fou－uuu!

Ereshkigal: St-stop criticizing every last detail, you little beast! Can't I at least dream! ? I fully understand it myself, okay! I know I overdid it, or really that it just isn't the least bit cute. But I couldn't think of anything else, I'm so gloomy even I start hating it!

     > No

—————. Wh- what? Are you going to return it right here, wouldn't that be too cruel?

     > Thanks, Ereshkigal

O... ―――oh. If you like it, then that's enough. I only wanted you my luxury and gratitude as a goddess. It's not like I was really getting excited about your reciprocation.

Fou: Foooo？Fofofofofofofoooo?       

       > I want to come get seconds right away.

Ereshikigal: w h――― um, that's ―― (No wait! I'm happy but that's impossible! If they see that mass of prototypes, my diginity as a goddess will....! More importantly, my chest is pounding just from them giving thanks! Any more happiness tha this and I think I'll be over my daily maximum capacityyyy!)

―― D- don't say something so stupid. The amount of energy you can get from that chocolate is enough for a mortal's lifetime. You're living stranded on top of a snowy mountain, s- so there's no way you could eat it all in one day. I appreciate the sentiment but, another serving will be for a later time. Specifically, I need you to give me about two weeks. If I have that much time I...should be able to work it out somehow,I'll leave that to the future me.

Fou: fouuu....

     > Then I'll see you at that time      > Whattt. I don't care if it's just a prototype thoughhhh?

Ereshikigal: You saw through all of ittttt! Could you take a hint, just a little!? A-anyway, I've repayed my debt with this ―― I mean, I've fufilled my duty per our contract. S-see you laten then, Guda. For lunch I reccomend Set D from the cafeteria!

Fou: Fou. Foufou.

> By the way..... > Her face was red the entire time, was it Sumer fever.....

Fo―― fooooooooou!? (Special Translation: There was unbelievable plotting here tooooooo!?)

Craft Essence: Sweet Home in the Underworld

Valetine chocolate from Ereshkigal.

A miniture version of Ereshigal's 「Lancet Cage」. Having tried with the shape she has the most experience making, it conveys the feeling of her putting everything into it, and her confidence that she couldn't fail.

The shape is extremely well done but, the taste still needs work.

#fgo #Fate/Grand Order #ereshkigal (fgo) #translations from hell #fgo valentines event #god i love her i'm so happy so blessed thank u based whoever